The past year has brought many major
moments in the royal story around Europe. While many months have
been filled with smiles and positivity, some have been dominated by
sadness and controversy. Anger at a memorial moment A Thanksgiving
Service for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh was held at
Westminster Abbey on March 29th 2022 with the Royal Family joined
by kings, queens, princes and…
The past year has brought many royal
memories and some of the most important moments in recent times.
February gave us a unique anniversary for a truly historic Monarch
as well as a very special moment for a queen in waiting. History
made by Queen Elizabeth II Royal…
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central
takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our
fifth most read article was a feature by Lydia Starbuck on the the
discreet bridesmaid who became Queen. Originally published on 22nd
February 2022, the full post can be…
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central
takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our
sixth most read article was a feature by Lydia Starbuck looking at
who would be monarch today had Edward VII not abdicated. Originally
published on 15th December 2022, the full post can be read below.
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most
intriguing of recent times…
King Charles III took the throne on
September 8th 2022, on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. His Majesty
spent the first weeks of his reign continually in the public
spotlight, as he took on his new responsibilities while leading
national mourning for Her Late Majesty and…
Royalty around the world are among the
most photographed people and every image tells part of their story.
The year now ending has brought some of the biggest royal moments
in recent times. As 2022 came to a conclusion, we look back at them
and start in January when…
YEAR IN REVIEW: The Platinum Jubilee, a celebration of an historic reign
30th December 2022
It was a royal first and it may never
come again but it happened, and given the events of a few months
later, many are very glad that it did. In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II
became the only British monarch ever to celebrate a Platinum
Jubilee. And as she made history, millions took it as an
opportunity to celebrate and to say thank you. Plans for the
celebratory Jubilee weekend had been announced…
REVIEW OF THE ROYAL YEAR: Rainbows, shooting stars and marmalade sandwiches: the moments that marked a nation's mourning
30th December 2022
In the days between the death of Queen
Elizabeth II and Her Late Majesty’s State Funeral, the country she
had ruled for seventy years went into national mourning. And amidst
the week and a half of ceremonial and constitutional events came
some moments that would mark…
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central
takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our
ninth most read article was a feature by Lydia Starbuck on the
Dukedom of Edinburgh. Originally published on 19th November 2022,
the full post can be read below. It’s…
The queen’s daughter who disappeared without trace - one of Tudor England's most intriguing mysteries
29th December 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central
takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our
tenth most read article was a feature by Lydia Starbuck on Mary
Seymour – the only child of Katherine Parr. Originally published on
13th July 2022, the full post can be read below. Within the walls
of one of England’s most picturesque castles, a queen gave birth to
her only child and…
